Dorcas J. (Arris) Bauckman, 79

ENFIELD, CONN. — Dorcas Jane (Arris) Bauckman, 79, the wife of 61 years to Philip S. Bauckman Sr., has passed from our mortal sight to be with her Creator on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014.

Born in Boston, Mass., Sept. 17, 1934, to the late Rodney Arris and Marion (Hebb) Arris, she moved to Bridgton as a young girl and graduated from high school there.

Our Mom dedicated her life to her Lord and family, and endeavored tirelessly every day to that end. The love and compassion that flowed from her touched the lives of so many. Ever present in the kitchen, and gifted with the ability to somehow feed everyone, no soul ever left hungry if “Mom” knew about it. Her artwork and “one-of-a-kind” cakes, pies and cookies were and are treasured. “Teddy Bears” were a passion and there was always room for one more in the house.